GST to cause significant disruption to the solar sector: Bridge to India Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Bridge To India notes that the biggest surprise for the power and renewable sector is the announcement of 18% tax rate for solar modules as compared to a present effective rate of zero Government of India recently released final GST rates under the new indirect tax regime proposed to be rolled out from July 1. […] Read more
ABB to showcase latest products of inverter solutions and microgrid applications at Intersolar 2017 Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Making its first public appearance at Intersolar, is ABB’s pioneering 100 and 120 kW string inverter featuring multi-MPPT solutions for maximum plant design flexibility ABB has announced that it will unveil new solutions resulting from its continued investment in developing innovative solar power conversion technology. The company will be showcasing its very latest products of […] Read more
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Annexe Building to Use Solar Power Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The CST Annexe Building solar power plant and other passenger amenities were inaugurated by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. The administrative wing of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) building will now meet a fraction of its power requirement through solar power. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the CST solar plant along with a host of other passenger […] Read more
NTPC likely to be mandated to meet its entire auxiliary power requirement through domestic solar equipment: Report Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Nearly 2000 MW of NTPC auxiliary power generation can be replaced by solar energy. Indian government is reportedly looking at means to aid domestic solar equipment manufacturing industry despite facing criticism at WTO for the domestic content requirement clause in the JNNSM. BusinessLine citing a top government official reports that towards this end, NTPC may […] Read more
Sri Lanka is betting big on Solar and Wind energy sources through competitive bidding route Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka also has an active rooftop solar power programme. The government is targeting such plants on at least one million roofs with an installed capacity of around 1,000 MW. With abundant wind and solar power potential, Sri Lanka is betting big on these electricity sources through competitive bidding for projects, a top government official […] Read more
ONGC floats tender for 1MW solar PV plant at IPSHEM, Goa Updated On Sat, May 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Last date for submission of bid for the ONGC’s 1MW solar PV project is July 7, 2017. The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has recently floated tendered for 1 MW solar PV plant at Institute of Petroleum Safety, Health and Environment Management (IPSHEM), Goa. The last date for submission of bid for the ONGC’s […] Read more
Haryana govt. exempts solar devices from VAT to encourage manufacturing in the state Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar devices exempted from VAT includes solar lanterns, solar home systems, stand-alone street lighting systems, solar water heating systems, solar water pumping systems, solar cooker boxes and dish type, solar chargers or inverters and solar photovoltaic modules. The Haryana government has exempted solar devices, equipment or parts used in installation of solar power projects from […] Read more
SAC Signs MoU with Adani Group to Help Optimize its Solar Power Generation Capacity Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Space Application Centre will be providing the group access to the radiation data to determine an optimum time for solar power generation to Adani Green Energy Limited. The Space Application Centre (SAC) of Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a subsidiary of Adani group, to help boost solar power […] Read more
Maharashtra Seamless Commissions 20 MW Solar Power Project in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The power generated from the 20 MW DCR solar power project will be sold for Rs.5.07/kWh to the off-taker. One of the leading manufacturers of electric resistance welded and seamless pipes and tubes, Maharashtra Seamless has successfully commissioned a 20 MW Solar Power Project at village Khetusar in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The company has also obtained […] Read more
